International APPE Rotations
The University offers fourth-year Pharm.D. students the opportunity to complete a five-week international experiential course.
International advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) allow students an opportunity to learn about other cultures and promote health and wellbeing across the globe. Each international APPE offers a unique experience from patient care to research or academia. While on rotation, students are immersed in the local culture and have free time on weekened to explore.
International APPE Stats
Since 2013, more than 200 students have participated in international APPEs in countries including:
- Bangladesh
- China
- Costa Rica
- Ethiopia
- France
- Ghana
- India
- Ireland
- Isreal
- Mexico
- Nepal
- Portugal
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Swaziland
- United Kingdom
Learn More
Contact the Office of Experiential Education for more information on international APPEs or visit the Experiential Education site to learn more about these educational experiences.
Scholarships Are Available
Scholarship support for international service and learning programs is available. Applications are available online. MORE
In The News
Hoping to expand their overall perspectives and diversify their career opportunities, P2 students Lauren Freels, B.S. ’21, and Abigail Herman, B.S. ’21, began coursework in University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis’ new Global Health Certificate Programs earlier this fall. In their experience so far, they have each discovered a new realm of possibilities for their futures.
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